Question

Father’s Day is the third Sunday in June. It is a day to thank fathers. On that day, fathers usually receive greeting gifts and cards. On the cards, children will write, “Thanks, father.” “Best wishes for Father’s Day” and so on. Father’s Day is also a day families get together at home as well as in the restaurants.

Where does the idea for the holiday come from? We should thank an American. In 1909 she wrote letters to some important persons. In her letter she advised to make Father’s Day on the third Sunday in June. In June in 1910, people celebrated the first Father’s Day in Washington. People whose parents are dead often decorated (装饰) their parents’ graves (坟墓) with flowers on these days. These are days of family fun and creating good feelings and memories.

1.When is Father’s Day?

A. The second Sunday in May.          B. The third Saturday in June.

C. The third Sunday in June.          D. The second Sunday in March.

2.Where does the idea for the holiday come from?

A. China.         B. England.       

C. America.       D. Italy.

3.When did the people celebrate the first Father’s Day?

A. In June in 1900.  B. In June in 1909.

C. In July in 1910.  D. In June in 1910.

4.Which sentence is NOT true?

A. On the cards, children will write “Thanks father.”

B. Father’s Day is also a day students get together at school.

C. In 1909 an American wrote letters to some important persons.

D. Father’s Day is a day families get together at home.

Answer

1.C

2.C

3.D

4.B

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文给我们介绍了父亲节。父亲节是六月的第三个星期日。这个节日的想法来自美国。人们在1910年六月庆祝第一个父亲节。父亲节也是家人团聚在家和餐馆里的日子。

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考点：社会文化类短文阅读。